Bangkok’s New Train Station: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (bang Sue Grand Station)

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang […]

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, is the new central railway station of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, with 26 platforms and a total of 52 train tracks. The station officially opened on January 19, 2023 2024, and is currently the hub for all long-distance rail services in Thailand.
[Image of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bangkok]
[Image of Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok]

The station is located in the Bang Sue district of Bangkok, just north of the city center. It is easily accessible by public transportation, with the Bang Sue MRT station and the Mo Chit Bus Terminal both located nearby.

The station is a modern facility with a variety of amenities for passengers, including:

• A large waiting area with comfortable seating
• A food court with a variety of restaurants and cafes
• A shopping mall with a variety of shops and boutiques
• A business center with meeting rooms and other business facilities
• A medical clinic
• A prayer room
• A children’s play area

The station is also designed to be environmentally friendly, with features such as:

• A rainwater harvesting system
• Solar panels to generate electricity
• A green roof to help reduce heat island effect

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal is a major transportation hub for Bangkok and Thailand, and is expected to play a key role in the development of the city and the country as a whole.